I forgot to mention. This is the Robin Hood 2006 timeline, not Robin of Sherwood. Sorry

While Will and Elisabeth had been talking, Robin and his men still sat around the fire.

"What I want to know," said Robin gesturing with his cup towards Allan, "is why you didn't say anything? You usually run full tilt after pretty girls. But when one is nearly beggin' you to marry her, you turn a deaf ear. I don't get it, man." Robin finished, taking a swig from his drink.

"I have a lover, thank you." said Allan staring into the fire.

Robin nearly choked.

Much thumped him hard on the back while, Roy patted Allan on the back and asked

"Well, when do we meet 'er?"

"I don't know. Her father's a noble. He didn't like me. She's probably happily married, but I can't help but hold out hope." he said sinking into himself

"Now, don't get all mopey. That's Will's job." said Robin laughing, now having recovered from the choking incident. He went to take another sip when a quiet voice said

"What's my job, Robin?"

Robin, needless to say, choked again. And Much thumped his back again. All the other men laughed, Allan's love life quite forgotten.

"What did I miss?" Will asked innocently, even though he knew because he had been listening behind the tree.

"Nothing, Will." said John laughing still.

"Robin, we need to talk." said Will quietly

"What is it Will?"

"The wedding. When will it take place?"

"Within the month, surely. Why?"

"Just curious." he said getting up. "I'm going to bed."

"But, Will," said John, jumping up to grab his arm. He succeed and nearly dragged the skinny Will to the ground. "Come, my friend. It is barely dark. Why do you want to go to sleep so soon?"

"He wants to think about his new lady friend." said Allan knowingly.

Much looked hurt.

"She could be my lady friend." he muttered. Will felt a pang of sympathy for him. Especially when Allan chuckled.

"Much." he said, putting a friendly hand on the easily wounded man, "Now, I have no doubts in your ability to woo women. I've seen you in action." said Allan pointing to his chest. "But this girl isn't for you. She's too headstrong. Best leave her to someone like Will. Someone with more disciplinary skills."

"Disciplinary skills?" asked Will indignantly. "She would be my wife, not someone for me to throw about." he said leaning against a tree crossing his arms.

"Ahh," said Allan knowingly. "I have heard about these women from the east. They need a firm hand, they do." he said with a nod

"No they don't Allan. They usually are quite obedient. Elisabeth is an exception to this rule, there's no doubt about that. But, she'll yield when she feels it's necessary."

"What on earth are you talkin' about, Robin?" asked Will exasperated

"Let me tell you a story." said Robin leaning forward, towards the fire. Will came and sat down, opposite Robin.

"When I first met Elisabeth, she was a dancer for the Shah. He had brought her to a peace supper, to try to seduce the king himself." John grunted in disbelief and there were gasps to be heard all around. Will leaned in closer.

"So what happened" he asked, trying to be nonchalant

"I'll tell you what happened. She nearly succeed. Then the queen came in. When Elisabeth found out the king had a queen, she got up in the middle of her routine and started yelling at the Shah. I couldn't understand her, but she told me later that she was cussing his out for not telling her that he was married."

"Why does that matter?" asked Allan

"Because its against her principles to seduce a married man." Robin shrugged. "Anyway, she stormed out after the argument. Later that night they resorted to attacking us." he took a long swallow of his drink, then shrugged. He stared ahead moodily and sighed. All of the outlaws were silent. Will drifted off to bed, but this time, no one made a move to stop him. Everyone was too consumed in their own thoughts.

'Who is she really?' was all Will thought before he let his head crash down onto the pile of leaves he used as a bed.

The night creatures made their noises while Will slumbered. But not all of the merry folk slept well. Elisabeth wasn't sleeping. She walked away from her 'bed' and went for a walk. She walked for Loxley, deciding that it would be nice to see in moonlight. But then she saw torches.

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